Authority: National Company Law Tribunal, Division Bench, Court - 1, Ahmedabad
Order Date: 18/06/2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Ahmedabad bench comprising Member (Judicial) Mr. Shammi Khan and Member (Technical) Mr. Sanjeev Sharma heard proceedings under Section 59 of the Companies Act, 2013. The matter involves Keyur Jeevan Mehta & Anr. as applicants versus Mehta Wealth Limited & Ors. as respondents.
Multiple respondents have filed their replies: Respondents 1-5 filed their reply on 23rd April 2026 (Inward No. D-2947), Respondent 9 (Regional Director) filed on 11th May 2026 (Inward No. D-4041), and Respondent 6 filed through e-mode on 17th April 2026. These replies have been taken on record by the Tribunal.
The Tribunal noted that Respondent 8 (Registrar of Companies) was duly served on 28th January 2026 and filed a Vakalatnama on 8th May 2026, but neither filed any reply/report nor provided effective representation before the Tribunal. Respondent 7 has neither appeared nor filed any reply.
The applicant's counsel submitted that a rejoinder to the reply filed by Respondents 1-5 has been filed through e-mode, and no rejoinder is required for the replies of Respondent 6 and Respondent 9.
Final Outcome
The Tribunal issued specific directions: (1) A copy of the order shall be served upon Respondent 8 (Registrar of Companies) directing them to file an affidavit explaining reasons for non-filing of reply/report and non-appearance by the next date of hearing, failing which the concerned officer must remain physically present before the Tribunal; (2) Respondent 7 is granted a final opportunity to file its reply, failing which the matter shall proceed without awaiting their response; (3) The applicant shall serve a copy of this order upon Respondent 7 within three days. The case has been relisted for further consideration on 23rd July 2026.
Topics: NCLT Proceedings, Corporate Compliance, Regulatory Directions